Armed Forces Comptroller back issues from March 2005:
From the National President.(American Society of Military Comptrollers )(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005; ... By the time you read this, we will be putting the finishing touches on another exciting National Professional Development Institute. This year's event is sure to be full of great opportunities to learn and excel, especially with our theme of targeting fitness at all levels--physical, ...
From the Executive Director.(American Society of Military Comptrollers )(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005; ... I will retire as Executive Director on June 30, 2005. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the many members of ASMC who have been supportive of my efforts for the past 14 years. ASMC exists to improve the professionalism of the financial management workforce. The organization has ...
A proposal for intelligence--intelligent systems: threats to our national security demand a robust rework of our intelligence systems.
Mar 22, 2005; ... The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, which investigated the horrific events of September 11, 2001, had the daunting task of trying to determine whether the attacks could have, or should have, been prevented. Testimony before the Commission frequently ...
Financial Management Tactical Platform--a success story: how today's Army meets the finance support requirements of its warfighters.
Mar 22, 2005; ... Financial Management Tactical Platform (FMTP) is accomplishing its goal of providing finance support to soldiers in their tactical environment. As the first deployable automation system designed to support the operations of finance units on the battlefield, FMTP is truly a success story ...
Keeping up with the "new" fiscal law: the GAO redefines fiscal laws--and puts a human face on some decisions.(Government Accountability Office)(Cover Story)
Mar 22, 2005; ... Let's get right to the $64,000 question: Which area of Defense financial management gets the most attention (and questions) in the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course and in subsequent Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) examinations? If you guessed fiscal (or ...
We're talking SFIS: introducing the common business language of DoD.(Standard Financial Information Structure, Department of Defense)
Mar 22, 2005; ... The Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) is making a big name for itself in Department of Defense (DoD) business management circles. Commonly pronounced "ess-fis," this comprehensive data structure supports requirements for budgeting, financial accounting, cost/performance ...
Money management for a mobile society.
Mar 22, 2005; ... This year's American Society of Military Comptrollers European Professional Development Institute (PDI) in Garmisch, Germany, focused our attention on the financial management objectives of the United States Army and the United States Air Force with the theme "Financial Champions--Reaching ...
Getting along with difficult people.
Mar 22, 2005; ... Introduction Having the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do your job is only half the battle. The true mark of a professional is how well he or she is able to get along with co-workers, colleagues, and management staff. Dilbert creator Scott Adams suggests that people who ...
A bit of reflection.
Mar 22, 2005; ... On the eve of our Executive Director's retirement, it seems appropriate to reflect on the right time and the right reasons to end a career since it is a decision so many of us have to face but rarely do anything about. A perfect career can be forever marred if it becomes never-ending. The ...
EDFMTC reevaluation and CDFM updates.(Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course, Certified Defense Financial Manager)
Mar 22, 2005 ... EDFMTC Reevaluated by the American Council on Education Just in case you were wondering how ASMC assigns three semester hours of college credit at the upper-division baccalaureate level to the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) or three semester hours ...
European Regional PDI.(professional development interactions)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 James Turro, Chief Karen Doig, and Chief James Bartolome share a moment at the European PDI icebreaker. 2 European PDI 2005 was conducted in the Conference Center of the newly completed Armed Forces Recreation Center Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany. Col. Thomas ...
Fort Campbell.(happenings at American Society of Military Comptrollers' mini professional development interactions)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 Steven Yarbrough (right) presents John Bunnell, ASMC Director of Certification, a certificate of appreciation for his presentation on CDFM at the chapter's mini-PDI. 2 The 101st Airborne ...
Gulf Coast.(mini-professional development interactions of American Society of Military Comptrollers )(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 April Chapel and Catherine Gunn help stuff the packages in preparation for the chapter-sponsored mini-PDI. 2 Chapter member Mercy Sabijon mans the booth during the mini-PDI. 3 Deanna Morales, ...
Heidelberg.(scholarship for Heidelberg American High School student, Tera Brosnan )(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... Tera Brosnan (center), a senior at Heidelberg American High School, is the recipient of a $1,000 chapter scholarship. Ms. Brosnan was ...
Los Angeles.(American Society of Military Comptrollers' chapter functions)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 Jan Bishop, chapter president, addresses the membership at a recent chapter function. 2 Guest speaker Blaise ...
Mount Vernon.(Worldwide Chapter News)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 Alvin Tucker of Grant Thornton LLP introduces Udny Dasai, who spoke at a chapter luncheon on the practical application of performance-based budgeting. 2 John Raines (left), chapter president, presents a gift to Alvin Tucker of Grant ...
Music City.(toys, clothing etc. for children)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... The chapter granted holiday wishes for five children in foster care by providing toys and games from the children's wish lists, along with clothing, shoes, and other ...
Redstone/Huntsville.(awards)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 Chapter members display door prizes won at a chapter luncheon. The lucky door prize winners were (l-r) Betty Carden, Janet Siersma, Ray Lewis, Jerri Ryan, and Fred Lee. 2 Guest speaker MG James H. Pillsbury accepts a certificate of ...
Quantico.(farewell)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... The chapter bids farewell to Debra Tate on the occasion of her last meeting with the chapter due to her impending retirement. You will be missed, Senora! Shown (l-r) are John Bunnell, ASMC HQ; Mary Barfield, ASMC HQ; Natasha Thompson, Scholarship Committee; Jennifer Sizemore, ASMC HQ; Gaye ...
Washington.(awards)(Brief Article)
Mar 22, 2005 ... 1 Vic Ackley (left), ASMC National Navy Vice President, and Washington Chapter Webmaster and Chapter President Steve Bagby visit during a recent chapter luncheon. 2 Chapter President Steve Bagby congratulates award winner Jill Rice, auditor, Northeast Area Audit Office, Air ...
The role of fixed content management in business and process modernization.(Advertisement)
Mar 22, 2005 ... An Executive Overview May 2005 Knowledge workers today are literally snowed under with computer and paper-based information. The problem is universal because most organizations support a broad range of production applications while power-users create and distribute even more ...